Prelude by John Stubblefield, released on Storyville in 1977.

Hardly a prelude -- as the album's a fully-formed, fully-stated set right from the start -- easily one of the best moments ever for reedman John Stubblefield -- and an overlooked spiritual classic from the 70s! There's a vibe here that rivals the Strata East scene at their best -- no surprise, given that in addition to Stubblefield on tenor and soprano sax, the record also features Cecil Bridgewater on trumpet, Onaje Allen Gumbs on keyboards, Cecil McBee on bass, Joe Chambers on drums, and Mtume on percussion! The approach is quite different than the usual Storyville record of the 70s -- with long-spun tracks all composed by members of the group -- wonderful tunes that really give John a great chance to show the full range of his talents...- Dusty Groove

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrWHO5oEQwI

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Mtume:
🎵 Juicy Fruit

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https://magnetikmoments.bandcamp.com/track/mtume-juicy-fruit

https://open.spotify.com/track/223kK8LVBwzkk3Ck7Ua0Sk

A New Shade of Blue is an album recorded by American saxophonist Harold Land in 1971 for the Mainstream label.

A reviewer of Dusty Groove stated "An overlooked chapter in the Harold Land/Bobby Hutcherson partnership that recorded more famously for Blue Note – a date that's issued here under the tenorist's own name, but which also features equal contributions from Hutcherson on vibes! Tracks have that long, modal quality that has the pair almost birthing a whole new generation in jazz expression – a style that's more sophisticated than earlier soul jazz, yet equally soulful in its own sort of way – aware of all the freedoms of the avant scene, yet never fully indulgent of them – and always guided by a spirit set loose by Coltrane, but in ways that are very different than so many others in the post-Coltrane generation!" - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKorBgIh_OI

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Mtume:
🎵 Love Lock

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https://open.spotify.com/track/1ZLSlKCI9LJ6cZow8wAWPH

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Mtume:
🎵 Love Lock

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https://open.spotify.com/track/1ZLSlKCI9LJ6cZow8wAWPH

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